Mortlach 11 Year Old 2012 - Small Batch Edition #1 (Signatory) vs Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 11 Year Old 2012 - Small Batch Edition #1 (Signatory)
Mortlach
£69
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£45
| Mortlach 11 Year Old 2012 - Small Batch Edition #1 (Signatory) | Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Big Peat |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 48.2% | 46% |
| Age | 11 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £68.9 | £45.29 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 11 Year Old 2012 - Small Batch Edition #1 (Signatory)
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Mortlach 11 Year Old 2012 - Small Batch Edition #1 (Signatory)
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Quick verdict
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition is better value at £45 vs £69.
For beginners: Mortlach 11 Year Old 2012 - Small Batch Edition #1 (Signatory) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 11 Year Old 2012 - Small Batch Edition #1 (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (11 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£68.9 vs £45.29)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£45.29 vs £68.9)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 11 Year Old 2012 - Small Batch Edition #1 (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Who should buy Big?
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Mortlach 11 Year Old 2012 - Small Batch Edition #1 (Signatory)
Only Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Where to buy
Mortlach 11 Year Old 2012 - Small Batch Edition #1 (Signatory)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange